It takes a village: Will be Youth drop in's  run by young people to support the needs and aspirations of Young People 11-25.

The It takes a village drop in aims to help young people to  reduce social isolation, loneliness, mental health and emotional wellbeing issues. By providing drop in activities and space for Peer Support.

 We will do this by providing Staff, Volunteers, Venues, Free peer Counselling sessions for those who need it. 

The It takes a village drop in will be led and directed by Young people and our Community Champions with support and guidance  from the Trustees, Management, Paid Staff, Partners and Volunteers.


The It takes a village drop in will aim to transform the lives young People 11-25. 

"Ensuring we thrive, become healthy and work towards achieving our full potential"


The It takes a village drop in will offer bespoke training and support. 

This will includes:

Ways to Well-Being, 

Understanding of what mental health is, 

How to initiate and support well-being conversations,

Basic support to offer around mental health. 

How to support others

The It takes a village drop in aims to:
1. Inspire young people
2. Provide resources for young people in need.
3. Provide young people with purpose and a sense of belonging
4. Inspire young people to fulfil their dreams within the Arts, Cultural and Technology sectors
5. Provide a safe and supportive space for young people to talk and share their lived experiences.

The key overarching Outcomes of our projects and charity include:
1. Young people are supported to improve their health and wellbeing
2. Young people are able to develop and manage relationships effectively
3. Young people able to create and apply key learning, skills and achievements gained
4. Young people are able to participate safely and effectively in groups and discussions
5. Young people able to identify risk, make reasoned decisions and take control
6. Young people are encouraged to develop as active citizens and participate  in social action
7.  Young people able to broaden their perspectives through new lived experiences and thinking